Blue Mountain (ski resort)
Blue Mountain is an alpine ski resort in Ontario, Canada, 10 km west of Collingwood. It is situated on a section of the Niagara Escarpment about 1 km (0.6 mi.) from Nottawasaga Bay, and is a major destination for skiers from southern Ontario. The local area forms the newly incorporated town of The Blue Mountains, Ontario. On average, Blue Mountain sells more than 750,000 lift tickets per year, making it the third-busiest ski resort in Canada, after Whistler-Blackcomb in British Columbia and Mont Tremblant in Quebec. It is one of the largest resorts in Ontario and has been extensively built out, featuring 42 runs, 16 chairlifts and three freestyle terrains.
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Blue Mountain Location within Southern Ontario | |
| Location | Blue Mountain |
| Nearest major city | The Blue Mountains, Ontario and Collingwood, Ontario, Canada |
| Coordinates | 44°30′10″N 80°18′43″W |
| Status | Operating |
| Owner | Alterra Mountain Company |
| Vertical | 220 m (720 ft) |
| Top elevation | 450 m (1,480 ft) |
| Base elevation | 230 m (750 ft) |
| Skiable area | 147.3 ha (364 acres) |
| Trails | 42 11 – Easiest 16 – More Difficult 7 – Most Difficult 8 – Expert |
| Longest run | 1.6 km (1 mi) |
| Lift system | 13 (5 high speed six person chairlifts, 2 fixed grip chairlifts, 4 magic carpets) |
| Lift capacity | 26,750 per hour |
| Terrain parks | Yes, 3 |
| Snowfall | 304 cm (120 in) |
| Snowmaking | Yes, 94% |
| Night skiing | Yes |
| Website | www |
Established in 1941, the ski resort was later transformed into a year-round resort in 1977. From 1999 to 2007, the resort was under the majority ownership of Intrawest. During its ownership, the resort underwent major renovations including the installation of high-speed lifts and a new residential village at the base of the resort. The resort is owned by Alterra Mountain Company after it bought Intrawest in 2017.